UN WOMEN Jobs - 91107- Women’s Economic Empowerment Expert

Women’s Economic Empowerment Expert

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Home assignments with travel to West and Central Africa

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

13-Apr-2020

Application Deadline :

02-Apr-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English French

Expected Duration of Assignment :

TBC

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Women in West and Central Africa represent the most deprived group of the population in spite of their paramount social and economic role. They have limited access to, and control over critical resources, as a result of social, cultural and economic norms. UN Women’s programmatic work to support women’s economic empowerment in the region is centered around three pillars:

Improving women’s access to climate resilient agricultural value chains;
Promoting and strengthening women entrepreneurship; and
Enhancing women’s income security and social protection.

UN Women is looking for high quality expertise to include in its roster of experts to support the implementation of different aspects of its Women’s Economic Empowerment Program in West and Central Africa. In particular, UN Women’s Regional office is looking for experts in the following areas:

Women’s access to land

Women’s access to finance
Women’s access to markets
Women’s participation in rural value chains
Gender analysis of climate change
Gender responsive public procurement
Gender analysis of economic policy
Gender responsive social protection mechanisms
Gender-responsive economic recovery packages
Gender responsive investment climate analysis
Unpaid care sector reform.
Gender responsive budgeting

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the WEE Regional Policy Advisor, the consultant works in close collaboration with UN Women’s programme and operations teams in the Regional and Country offices, implementing partners, and UN Women West and Central Africa Women’s Economic Empowerment staff. In particular, the consultant is expected to:

Conduct research in different aspects of gender and economics and/or women’s economic empowerment to inform policy dialogue, advocacy and programme formulation
Develop knowledge and communications products on different aspects of gender and economics and/or women’s economic empowerment for capacity building, advocacy and policy dialogue purposes
Draft project documents and support the formulation of projects in the area of women’s economic empowerment in the region
Support in the development and implementation of resource mobilization strategies, through drafting funding proposals, presentations, etc.
Support the design and implementation of capacity building activities in the area of women’s economic empowerment including development of tools, and design and delivery of training for different audiences
Provide advisory services to governments, private sector, women groups, and UN agencies in areas related to gender and the economy and/or women’s economic empowerment.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Strategic thinking
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement

Functional Competencies

Strong analytical skills on gender and economics and/or women’s economic empowerment, and in particular in any of the thematic areas identified in these ToRs
Strong communications skills in English and French
Strong drafting skills and ability to produce a variety of knowledge products for different audiences and purposes
Ability to produce impactful communications materials and knowledge products using a variety of software packages
Strong commitment to knowledge-sharing within a multicultural environment

Required Skills and Experience

Master’s degree or equivalent in Gender analysis, international development, economics, sociology or any other relevant field.
At least 5 years of international experience and record of accomplishment in international development working on gender and economics and/or women’s economic empowerment.
Proven experience with use of gender analysis of the economy, quantitative and/or qualitative and in particular in any of the thematic areas identified in these ToRs
Previous professional experience in developing and emerging economies.
Experience working in the UN System is an asset
Fluency in English and French is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset;